Decode the names of these famous Black Mancunians for a chance to win!

Jonathan Hosking reflects on Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and its depiction of marriage, race and religion

From hoop earrings to the hairbrush, how many of these style staples did you know were created or popularised by black communities?

There will be exhibitions, talks, fashion shows, music, poetry, dance performances and conversation corners.

Sophia Hadji-Michael and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review Dada Masilo’s radical reimagining of the classic ballet Giselle

Alex Cross speaks about the importance of continuing conversations about diversity and inclusion

Contributor Lerato Mokate explores South African food culture in a brief historical run-down of the influences that come together to mould South Africa’s food

Continuing The Mancunion’s celebration of Black History Month, Kate Jackson argues we must remember the strides Althea Gibson made for tennis and the black female stars of today

Writer Sam Bronheim celebrates actor Amandla Stenberg’s activism and social awareness as she uses her platform to raise awareness and promote discussions around racism and sexuality

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby discusses Black British theatre from the 13th Century to the last decade, reflecting on pivotal moments as well as the lack of accessible history

Vibrancy and dynamism of growing up in London leap off the screen in this coming-of-age gem, writes Jonathan Hosking

Maisie Scott and Aileen Loftus recommend five books by black authors to read during Black History Month

Supporters in Manchester and around the world have raised almost £100,000

Writer Mabel Banfield discusses the need for feminism to become intersectional and include other marginalised groups

Jay Darcy discusses the political implications of J-Lo and Shakira being chosen to headline the Super Bowl

Contributor Elena Bradley celebrates Black History Month by detailing The Groundnut Cookbook, the book to celebrate Duval Timothy, Jacob Fodio Todd and Folayemi Brown’s supper club that brought the African food of their heritage to UK streets

Fashion brands are becoming more inclusive as the social and political landscape changes, but are any of them genuinely interested in making real change?

As part of Black History Month Chess Bradley discusses the colourful art of outsider artist Pearl Alcock